Firearms Instructor
Stu Wicklund
Stu has been involved with the firearms industry for over 32 years. He has represented and trained with some of the finest names in the industry including Walther, Beretta, SIG, CZ, Hornady, Crossbreed, Safariland, Bianchi, and Defense Technology, working in sales and training roles.
He currently is working for Streicher’s, the top Law Enforcement supplier in the upper-Midwest, working with police officers and command staff every day.
Involvement with such revered names in the industry has offered the opportunity to train with many top tier instructors from each of these manufacturers, and has been trained in Firearms, Ballistics, OC Aerosols, Less-Lethal Munitions, and Body Armor, both on the Law Enforcement and Commercial sides of the industry.
Stu considers himself a life-long student and loves to share his passion and experience with shooters.
He has a unique perspective as a civilian but has been involved in training with Law Enforcement officers, Tactical Teams and Crowd Management Squads, and understands the interaction element of the police and the public.
Stu is an NRA Certified Instructor, Certified Concealed Carry Instructor, and an NRA Patriot Life Benefactor Member.
He is an avid Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun shooter, and chases upland birds across the country with his Labradors.